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I wanted to check my compatibility with Leica bins because of their apparently short specified eye relief. i contacted Bakers in Lewes, Sussex. They have one bin on sale before no longer being a Leica dealer. They said it was an ultravid 10x42 and, if I recall correctly, it was about £800.

Please call them first to check I have the right information. 01273 476479

Several retailers, including Cley Spy, have had the Kowa Genesis 8x33 on sale at just under £500 for several months (and some have sold out). Now Clifton Cameras is selling the Kowa Genesis 10x33 for £549. Other retailers are charging between £800-£900.

Cheaper than the Zeiss Conquest 10x32s they are well worth the money I think.

Curry's PC World are the largest electrical retailer in Europe selling everything from toasters to ovens. In October they sold 20 x Canon 10x42L on Ebay, So maybe they are getting a bulk discount from Canon (UK) for ordering in volume and then applying it to something that is actually rather specialized, with a limited market in the grand scheme of things.

Anyway, I've decided to keep the one they sent 2 weeks ago, it performs really well.